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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property
Hotel in St Ives with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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The Golden Lion Hotel sits in the heart of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful escape from city bustle. Guests appreciate practical amenities like dry cleaning services, on-site dining, complimentary WiFi, and luggage storage that make stays hassle-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥10,009
￥12,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
PE27 5JD, England, St Ives, Market Hill

What's nearby

  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 24 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 24 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 30 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 15 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Snug - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oliver Cromwell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Upscale hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 13 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Golden Lion Hotel St Ives
Golden Lion St Ives
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion Hotel St Ives Cambridgeshire
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire St Ives
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

As of Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on Nov 23, 2025 start from ￥10,009, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire located?

Located in the heart of St Ives, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and Pike & Eel Marina. Raptor Foundation and Westview Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 377 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel amazing room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mel

Liked: Staff & service
The staff are friendly, it looks like a nice property, but there is noise from the pub on the same road, and the room was tired looking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Very friendly staff, excellent location, good food and great atmosphere. The only downside is that there is no on site parking. Although very cheap car park is only 5 minutes walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very friendly. Great food. Very clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with excellent staff and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time and the staff were excellent. the only thing to mark you down was cleaning. Some cobwebs in our room (27) and ceiling dirty outside room in corridor and so on. We would certainly stay again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super large room and very well cooked pub food. Good situation in town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good sized room and bed for a single. Good central location in town centre. Only down side is the parking is a couple of minutes walk away (fairly cheap for all day and free on Sunday)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

saffia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfy bed. Lovely check in staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Room was a little small, but the facilities were good and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good 2 night stay

Staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was vey hot, fsn supplied didnt do any good. Should have had grab rails on bath Walk in shower would have been nicer. Didn't eat here. Bed very comfortable, lovely duvet which we didnt use as it was so hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really tasteful room and spacious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Have enjoyed the bar many times for the quality and atmosphere. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except my husband needed a walk-in shower as he couldn’t step into the bath but it was only a few nights so it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
reasonable value for money rather tired and would benefit from some painting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely Hotel and location

great location lovely hotel the staff were 1st class at all levels. Breakfast were delicious, we had a light dinner on our second night and the young lad behind the bar was very good and helpfull as was the receptionist when we booked in and were able to go to our room earlier than stated, This was our 48th wedding anniversary - we had a card in our room and a note from the cleaning staff. We certainly will be back and without reservation recommend this lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

i p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Faultless

Great hotel, public car park 200m away was jusr £4 for 24hrs Friendly team, good bar and nice breakfast selection The hotel is in the town centre and so we requested a quiet room, and it was Highly recommended in a pretty and bustling town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bit more run down than expected. Fine for what we needed but needs some updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally located hotel.

The room was exceptionally clean and toiletries eco friendly . The staff were all helpful. Assisted with luggage to the room. We also ate for a lunch and Sunday lunch. Breakfast was included with a very good choice. The only thing was the shower was difficult to turn on. We are staying again in March 2023.
Loved all the pictures of lions. Some very funny. This is just a few of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Character & Comfort Hotel in charming Market Town

Character Hotel in the centre of Charming Market town. Friendly welcome at Check In. A very hot weekend but Bar and Dining Area are air conditioned. Fans provided in rooms. Classic Doubles Rooms are quite compact though very comfortable with extremely high quality fittings and toiletries. Good quality fittings throughout the hotel. Staff extremely pleasant and most accommodating. Freshly prepared breakfasts and evening meals provide pleasant dining. No car park at the hotel though large long or short stay car park about 5 minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is attractive and spacious. Room was a bit small, limited place for luggage. Reception was unable to clarify the parking rules outside the hotel. We were misinformed about this prior to booking. Difficult to get a space to unload. Long stay car park a few minutes walk. Breakfast choices were good, but poached egg was hard unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast standard poor ...sausages tough, eggs messy, bacon a bit hard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025